Viva Goa

The Portuguese-influenced cuisine of Goa typically gets less play in the States than that of its northern neighbors. But Goan food takes center stage in this sparse, low-key dining room decked with burgundy booths and preparing delicious dishes like spicy bronzed curry with prawns and coconut milk or channa xacutti, a creamy concoction of chickpeas, fresh coconut, onion, carrot, and poppy seeds. The less adventurous can opt for more familiar Indian fare like crisp, golden-brown samosas filled with potato and peas, and chewy, smoky naan strewn with garlic and fresh cilantro. Takeout and delivery are the core of the restaurant's dinner business, so those in search of a lively scene might prefer the crowd-drawing (and budget-friendly) lunch buffet.